Auto dealers sell defective vehicles then block consumer communication
Consumers purchasing vehicles from predatory dealers face a compounded harm: a defective product misrepresented at sale, followed by a dealer who stonewalls dispute communications and blocks contact entirely. Lenders holding the loan refuse to invoke FTC Holder Rule protections, leaving consumers stranded without transportation, savings, or legal recourse. Disproportionate impact on financially vulnerable buyers.
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